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Matty Young (footballer, born 2006)

Matty Young
Personal information
Date of birth (2006-11-24) 24 November 2006 (age 18)
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)[1]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Salford City
(on loan from Sunderland)
Number 13
Youth career
2013–2023 Sunderland
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Sunderland 0 (0)
2024 → Darlington (loan) 14 (0)
2024– → Salford City (loan) 8 (0)
International career‡
2024 England U18 1 (0)
2023– England U19 1 (0)
2024– England U20 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:06, 4 January 2025 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13:29, 12 December 2024 (UTC)

Matthew Young (born 24 November 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays for Salford City, on loan from Sunderland, as a goalkeeper.

Club career

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Young began his career at Sunderland at the age of 7, turning professional in November 2023.[2] He signed on loan for non-league Darlington in February 2024,[3][4] being praised in the media for his performances at the club,[5][6] and winning the club's Young Player of the Season award.[7]

Amidst reported interest from Notts County,[8] Young moved on loan to Salford City in July 2024.[9][10][11] Sunderland's sporting director Kristjaan Speakman said that the loan was "the perfect environment for him to continue his development".[12] He made his Salford debut on 13 August 2024, in a 2–0 defeat in the EFL Cup against Doncaster Rovers.[13]

International career

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In November 2023 Young received his first international call-up and made his debut for England under-19 in a victory over Mexico.[14][15] In March 2024 he started for England under-18 against the Netherlands.[16]

On 19 November 2024, Young made his U20 debut during a 1-1 draw away to Poland.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "England - M. Young - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". Soccerway. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  2. ^ Chamberlain, Oscar (24 November 2023). "Academy: Matty Young signs professional contract". Sunderland A.F.C. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  3. ^ Chandy, Alex (16 February 2024). "Academy: Matty Young joins Darlington on loan". Sunderland A.F.C. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  4. ^ Simpson, Ray (16 February 2024). "Quakers sign Matty Young from Sunderland". Darlington F.C. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  5. ^ Copley, James (20 March 2024). "'Unreal' 17-year-old Sunderland starlet tipped for Premier League by teammates after loan move". Sunderland Echo. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  6. ^ Hollis, Paddy (18 March 2024). "The lowdown on Matty Young — How is Sunderland's next top keeper prospect doing at Darlo?". SB Nation. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  7. ^ Copley, James (14 April 2024). "Sunderland goalkeeper Matty Young hailed as 'better than Pickford' after beating relegation and winning award". Sunderland Echo. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  8. ^ Mail, Harry (19 July 2024). "Notts County-linked man joins League Two club on loan". The72. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  9. ^ FC, Salford City (18 July 2024). "Young Goalkeeper Signs on Loan". Salford City FC. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  10. ^ "Salford City sign goalkeepers Jones and Young". BBC Sport. 18 July 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  11. ^ Wilson, Scott (18 July 2024). "Goalkeeper Matty Young has left Sunderland to join Salford City". The Northern Echo. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  12. ^ Smith, Phil (18 July 2024). "Kristjaan Speakman confirms and explains big loan move for young goalkeeper". Sunderland Echo. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  13. ^ Jones, Jason (14 August 2024). "Sunderland loanee makes competitive debut for new club in EFL Cup exit". Sunderland Echo. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  14. ^ Hunter, James (10 November 2023). "Sunderland's Matty Young receives first England call-up as he joins Jobe Bellingham in U19 squad". Evening Chronicle. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
  15. ^ Smith, Frank (21 November 2023). "Report: Mexico 1-7 England MU19s". England Football. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
  16. ^ Smith, Frank (25 March 2024). "Report: England MU18s 2-1 Netherlands". England Football. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
  17. ^ Vassell, Zac (19 November 2024). "Report: Poland 1-1 England ELS". England Football. Retrieved 12 December 2024.